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DESCRIPTION:Join celebrity chef and author REEM ASSIL at the release of her new book 
 ARABIYYA: Recipes from the life of an Arab in Diaspora [A 
 Cookbook]\n\nMusic by DJ Emancipation and small bites provided by Reem's -- 
 celebrate the warmth and welcoming spirit of Arab food.\n\nTICKETS: 
 www.mecaforpeace.org/Arabiyya\n\n$35 Event Supporter Ticket Price-- 
 includes food and entertainment!\n$65 Event Champion Ticket Price-- ALSO 
 includes your very own signed copy of Reem's book!\n\nNOTE: Proof of 
 vaccination required for admission to event\n\nEvent is at Restore Oakland: 
 1419 34th Avenue, #203, enter on International Avenue, 
 https://restoreoakland.org/. We encourage you to take public transportation 
 as parking is limited.\n\nFacebook: 
 https://www.facebook.com/events/557372239355616\n\nCash bar with beer and 
 wine for purchase will be available, soft drinks, entertainment!\n\nIf you 
 already have Reem's book, please bring it for her to sign!\n\nREEM ASSIL is 
 a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: West; a James 
 Beard Award finalist for OutstandingChef; and the owner of Reem's 
 California, a bakery with locations in Oakland and San Francisco. Reem was 
 also the opening chef for Dyafa, an Arab fine-dining restaurant that was 
 awarded a coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand in its first year. She has 
 established herself at the intersection of food, Arab Culture, and social 
 justice.\n\nARABIYYA is a collection of 100+ bright, bold recipes 
 influenced by the vibrant flavors and convivial culture of the Arab world. 
 Alongside the tempting recipes, Reem takes readers on a journey through her 
 Palestinian and Syrian roots, sharing stories of the power of Arab 
 communities to turn hardship into brilliant, nourishing meals and any 
 occasion into a celebratory feast. There is also food for thought about 
 what it takes to create a more equitable society. Reem’s glorious dishes 
 draw in readers and customers, but it is her infectious warmth that keeps 
 them at the table.\n\nONE OF FOOD52’S MOST ANTICIPATED COOKBOOKS OF 
 2022\n\n"This is what a cookbook should be: passion, politics, and 
 personality are woven through the fabulous recipes."—Ruth Reichl, author 
 of Save Me the Plums\n\n“A dazzling cookbook filled with mouthwatering 
 recipes and moving stories that take you to the very heart of Arab culture 
 and the migrant experience. Reem’s cooking and storytelling is an 
 inspiration.”—Yasmin Khan, author of Ripe Figs and Zaitoun\n\nEvent 
 hosted by Middle East Children's Alliance, cosponsored by Arab Resource & 
 Organizing Center.\n\nPhoto Credit: Laura Aburamadan\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/06/06/18850259.php
SUMMARY:Reem Assil Book Release! Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora [A Cookboo
LOCATION:Restore Oakland, 1419 34th Avenue, Oakland CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/06/06/18850259.php
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